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A female athlete is not an oxymoron. Girls should embrace their abilities and understand their choices are not limited to one persona or another. Being a tomboy does not prevent a girl from being girly and being feminine does not make her weak or less intelligent. So...don't be afraid to take the initiative to be fit & healthy. Get in the game!

Being a girl is not just about bras and makeup. It is not about being neat and sweet. Girls do not have to be demurely domestic or damsels in distress. They do not have to measure up to an idealized, version of ladylike-ness and are just as likely to be warrior princesses as pink princesses. Go and live life - on your own terms.

Pretty Tough girls come in all shapes and sizes. They are all ages. They have all sorts of interests, What binds them is a desire to be fit and strong - emotionally as well physically; to not be confined by gender stereotypes. We shine the spotlight on real-life superheroes - girls who push limits, defy conventions and advocate for social change.

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Wow. Ronda Rousey was impressive at UFC 184 even for someone who is always impressive. There just aren’t enough superlatives to describe the MMA fighter who remains the undefeated women’s bantamweight champion after defeating Cat Zingano last night in a mere 14 seconds. A fight that wasn’t even the length of a vine. Zingano, who many believed was a credible challenge, immediately charged Rousey and knocked her down

Nastia Liukin will be the third U.S. Olympic champion gymnast to compete on “Dancing With the Stars,” joining the roster for the 20th season set to debut March 16. The 2008 Olympic all-around champion, follows Beijing teammate Shawn Johnson, who won the show in its eighth season (and recently underwent knee surgery – get well soon Shawn). Aly Raisman danced in season 16, following her double gold performance in

Gender equity in sports may still be lacking, but it’s more important than ever that girls and women be seen as athletic role models, and the term ‘Like A Girl’ be seen as powerful rather than derogatory. The #LikeAGirl campaign makes viewers acutely aware of the way society views women, particularly activities that are stereotypically “girly”. Boys should never question why girls play, or how hard they play. And girls should always have

Whether you just spent the day on the slopes or are trying to keep warm during a polar-vortex freeze, some nutritious goodness is needed to heat both body and soul. There’s nothing better than home-made soup or chowder to eliminate the chill and replace calories lost on a cold, winter day. From Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Crouton Bites to Creamy Corn And Quinoa Chowder, check out these healthy soup recipes

Can you imagine a sports world without the Williams sisters, Jackie Joyner Kersee or Gabby Douglas? It’s pretty difficult to picture, but there once was a time when women weren’t allowed to compete. And there was also a time when black athletes weren’t allowed to be on the same playing field as white people. Fortunately, there were African-American women who ignored the racial slurs and

It’s the Super Bowl once again — time to whip up some snacks, crowd onto the couch, and root for your favorite team. Or not. Maybe it’s time to finally call out the NFL for the hideous lack of respect they show their players, their fans and women in particular. For the record, I like the game of football. It’s not my favorite sport but there are dramatic narratives which appeal to

Glee and Whiplash breakout Melissa Benoist (@itsmmbenoist) has been tapped to play the iconic DC Comics character, Supergirl, in the upcoming CBS/WB produced TV show. The hourlong drama, which received a hefty series commitment, centers on Kara Zor-El, Superman’s cousin, who was born on the planet Krypton and escaped amid its destruction years ago. Benoist will play Kara, who after arriving on Earth was taken in by a foster family who taught her to

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. — Jan. 21, 2015 – Black diamonds can be a girl’s best friend – black diamond runs that is – especially during Breckenridge Ski Resort’s inaugural Women’s Ski Week, Feb. 14-22, 2015. Women’s Ski Week will highlight the resort’s offerings just for women by providing a welcoming, supportive and fun place to improve skiing or snowboarding skills, meet new friends and take the stress out

Smoothies are everywhere and drinking them is a major trend in health. Put veggies and fruit in a blender, zap it, and gulp it down. Intuitively, it seems like this might be a great way to get healthy. You get all the stuff in the fruit or vegetable and you get it conveniently, quickly, and enjoyably. So are smoothies and shakes as healthy as they